Exercise Physiologist

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.

Location: Melrose/Wakefield Hospital - 585 Lebanon Street - Melrose, MA

Hours: Per Diem - Mon-Thur - Clinic Hours 7:30am - 5:30pm

Additional Hours Available: Full-time/Part-time

Job Overview

This position performs and coordinates activities of the cardiac rehabilitation program and plays a vital role in promoting health and wellness through exercise and physical activity interventions. This position involves working closely with patients, healthcare professionals, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement exercise programs tailored to individual needs. Conducts assessments, monitors progress, and provides guidance and education to help patients achieve their health and rehabilitation goals. In collaboration with physicians and other therapists, specialized exercises are integrated into the care plan.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physiology, or related.

2. One (1) year of related experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Assists with the planning, administration and direction of daily activities of the Cardiac Rehabilitation and EECP Programs.

3. Develops a treatment plan that includes a problem list and established patient goals that are based on the individual patient's risk factor profile, functional capacity, potential for improvement, and personal goals.

4. Performs EECP testing with cardiac monitoring in collaboration with cardiac rehab nurse

5. Develops, implements, and evaluates a PI plan for cardiac rehab based on MACVR recommendations in conjunction with the Director, develops, plans, and establishes policies and procedures for all phases in conjunction with established JCAHO criteria.

6. Ensures adequate updates are made to the patient's medical record to validate appropriate charges.

7. Assists the Director in preparation of program reports and statistics.

About Melrose/Wakefield Hospital

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.

Core to our values, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital's commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.